Longines EEF Series CSIO3* Gorla Minore: Italy Dominates the Podium in the H145 Category, Equine Design Studio

The victory in the Table A timed event goes to Riccardo Pisani, ahead of Filippo Bassan

A total of 58 riders competed in the Equinoxe Mascheroni Arena at the Equieffe Equestrian Centre in Gorla Minore as part of the Longines EEF Series CSIO3*.

A thrilling win for Riccardo Pisani in Gorla.

With a clear round and a time of 63.26, Riccardo Pisani claimed victory aboard Chacco’s Lawito PS (Chicco Blue x Lawito). Pisani competed as the eighth rider and immediately showed that he would be tough to beat.

Pisani let out a sigh of relief when his compatriot Filippo Bassan, after a flawless round, stopped the clock at 63.88. His horse, Ceruti de Kreisker (Conrad and Diamant x Semilly), also delivered an impressive performance.

Breaking the Italian dominance, German rider Clara Blau finished third with Paul (Sunrise x Lucnaor), posting an excellent time of 64.77.

Just off the podium were Davide Vitale with Earl Greg Z (Elliot Van Ter Hulst x Sandro Boy), clocking 66.54, ahead of Mauro Jr. Matteucci with Filippo (Kannavan x Campione) in 67.39.

Also in the prize-giving ceremony was Martina Ferrari, the fifth Italian in the top six, with Alonso Hero Z (67.83), Swiss rider Gaetan Joliat with Just Special VK (69.37), and Taisie de Gruchy (UK) with Cassius Clay (69.40).

Thus, the first day of the Longines EEF Series CSIO3* in Gorla came to a close, highlighted by a beautiful sunny day that made the green hues surrounding the Equieffe Equestrian Centre shine even brighter.

All results are available at www.longinestiming.com

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Photo credits: Marta Fusetti and Nicale Studios

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